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Groat "Kromstaart" - Jacqueline and Philip the Good, Regent ND
1429 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | County of Holland (Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| Countess | Jacqueline of Bavaria (1417-1420, 1425-1433) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1429 |
| Value | 1 Groat (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattee over shield of Bavaria-Holland, intersecting legend
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: IACOB DVC ⵓ BAVA ⵓ COM ⵓ H3'
Lettering (regular font): IACOB DVC ⵓ BAVA ⵓ COM ⵓ H3'
Unabridged legend: Iacoba Ducissa Bavariae Comtissa Hollandiae Zelandiae
Translation: Jacqueline, Duchess of Bavaria and Countess of Holland and Zeeland
Comment
Grolle 20C.1.5Jacqueline of Bavaria ascended the throne of Holland amidst a succession conflict which was ultimately won by Philip of Burgundy. According to the 1428 Reconciliation of Delft, Jacqueline retained her title, but Holland and Zeeland were put under the administration of Philip, until 1433 when he gained full control.
Interesting fact
The "Kromstaart" Groat coin from the County of Holland (Dutch States) features a unique design element - a curved tail on the horse depicted on the reverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature is where the coin gets its name "Kromstaart," which means "curved tail" in Dutch.
